IELTS Writing Task 2 with sample answer.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Convenience Foods will become increasingly prevalent and eventually replace traditional foods and traditional methods of food preparation?
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Give reasons for your answer and give any relevant example or experience you might have to support your answer.
Write at least 250 words.
Model Answer:
It is assumed, following the veers today in our society, that the convenience foods will become prevalent more and more, and eventually wipe out the traditional foods and conventional cooking method. From the word convenient, the foods are being prepared for the people’s convenience. That is to say less time for the people to wait for their food and more time for them work. However, I am of the opinion that this assumption cannot be realized into reality.
First and foremost reason is the concern about health. Most convenience foods contain little to no nutrition value and have excessive amount of saturated fats, sodium, and sugar. While everybody ought to avoid these foods, it is highly recommended for those with the health conditions like diabetes, heart disease or hypertension these type of foods altogether. In addition, convenience foods are also loaded with preservatives, added flavoring, unnatural coloring, and other unhygienic substances. If consumed on a regular basis, such foods can quickly begin to attack the person’s health, which can contribute to serious health issues, for instance obesity, heart diseases, strokes, and cancers.
Another obvious reason why traditional foods or traditional cooking method would survive is that cooking and eating traditional foods is an indispensable part of our heritage. Take Chinese dumplings for example. Dumplings are the Chinese classical food and the traditional dish eaten on Spring Festival Eve wishing a good luck for the coming year. Not only do the dishes themselves matter, but also the preparation and the ways of serving and eating mean a lot. Therefore, it goes without saying that dumplings and the ways to make them will be inherited by the following Chinese generation. Moreover the longer time we spend on preparing meal for our family, the stronger affection we manifest for our beloved akin.
In my opinion, we should still need the foods that are prepared traditionally since this will ensure us of nutritious and hygienic foods. Convenience foods may be good option to partake when we are saving time or unable to cook food. But it will take its toll on us in the long run due to that it is a fact that this type of foods are bereft of natural and unique quality of traditional foods. So, to live a healthy and hygienic life, we must begin with a hygienic meal and a healthy habit.